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Bahrain sounds its missile alert sirens for a second time as Iran retaliates over US strikes

FACT FOCUS: A look at US and Iranian claims of control over the Strait of Hormuz

A focal point of the Iran war is increasingly about who controls the Strait of Hormuz — a waterway that for decades was a relatively safe transit route for Middle East oil and natural gas supplies

Hundreds of economists say 'we must act now' on AI’s economic impact and job displacement risks

Hundreds of economists urge immediate action to address AI's potential impact on the economy

Judge says Trump IRS lawsuit was filed for 'improper purpose,' refers lawyer for possible discipline

A federal judge says President Donald Trump’s lawsuit against the IRS over his leaked tax returns was filed for an “improper purpose” as she referred one of his attorneys for possible disciplinary action

Trump reduces the size of 2 national monuments in Utah as Republicans reshape land management

12 states challenge Paramount's takeover of Warner, say merger would 'extinguish competition'

Twelve states are suing to block Paramount’s takeover of Warner Bros

Oil prices jump following the latest fighting in the Middle East, while AI stocks sink

Oil prices jumped following a weekend of attacks in the Middle East, while slumping AI stocks weighed on stock markets

California and 11 other states sue to block Paramount's takeover of Warner, arguing it would 'extinguish competition'

Regulators issue new guidance on bank lending risk tied to borrowers living illegally in US

The Trump administration is cracking down on banks lending to people living in the U.S. illegally

EU chief weighs age restrictions for children using social media

A top European Union official is calling for limits on children using social media